Steven is a stranger in this place. He wants to find the nearest post office her Unfortunately he doesn't have a clue. So he decides to ask someone for help.
史蒂文刚来这个地方,他想找到这里最近的邮局,但是很不幸的是他对这个地方一无所知。所以,他决定找个人问问路。
Steven: Excuse me, ma'am. Can you tell me where the nearest post office is.
Tina: Of course. Go straight ahead. Turn right at the next street. You'll see a tall, yellow building. The post office is on the first floor.
Steven: Do you mean that I go that way for one block, then turn right?
Tina: Yes, you are right.
Steven: Is it far?
Tina: No, It's only about five minutes' walk.
Steven: Thank you very much.
Tina: It's my pleasure.
史蒂文: 女士,打扰一下。你能告诉我最近的邮局在哪里吗?
蒂娜: 当然可以。一直往前走,到下一条街右转,就可以看见一座黄色高楼,邮局就在它的第一层。
史蒂文: 你的意思是我往那边走,过一个街区,然后向右转?
蒂娜: 嗯,你说对了。
史蒂文: 离这儿远吗?
蒂娜: 不远,走路大概只需要5分钟。
史蒂文: 非常感谢。
蒂娜: 不客气。
clue [kluː] n. 线索,提示
block [blɒk] n. 大楼;街区
go straight 直走
1. Sorry, but I'm a stranger here myself. 抱歉,我也是外地人。
2. Thank you all the same. 无论如何还是要谢谢你。
3. Will/Could/Would/Can you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?
你能告诉我最近的邮局在哪里吗?
4. It's on the 31st Street and the 3rd Avenue. 它在第三大道第31街。
5. The post office is three blocks away.邮局距此三个街区。
6. It's between the bookstore and the drugstore. 它在书店和药店之间。
7. It's at the end of this street. 它在这条街的尽头。
8. You'll see it at the corner on your left. 在左侧拐角那儿就能看见。
9. Would you please show me where I am on this map?
请你告诉我我现在在这张地图上的什么位置好吗?
10. Take the left fork at the crossroads. 在十字路口处走左边的岔道口。
11. The markings along the route are quite plain. 路线沿途的标志都十分清楚。
12. The signpost points west. 路标指向西。
13. Would you please make me a map showing the way to the Grand Hotel?
请你画张去大饭店的地图给我指路好吗?
14. Is it easy to spot? 很容易找到吗?
15. Is there any landmark at that bend? 那个弯路处有路标吗?
1. I don't have a clue. 我对这里一无所知。
注 也可以说I'm new here.
2. I'm very familiar with this area. 我很熟悉这个地区。
注 也可以说This area is familiar to me.
3. It's my pleasure. 不客气。
注 也可以说Not at all./You are welcome.
4. Can you tell me where the nearest bank is? 你能告诉我最近的银行在哪里吗?
注 也可以说Please tell me the way to the nearest bank./Where is the nearest bank?/Will(Could/Would/Can) you tell me how to get to the nearest bank?/How can I get to the nearest bank?/Do you know whether there's a bank near here?
5. Am I close to the 5th Avenue? 我离第五大道近吗?
注 也可以说Am I near the 5th Avenue?/Is the 5th Avenue near here?
1. At which corner should I turn? 我要在哪个路口转弯?
2. Which way is north? 哪边是北?
3. Is this the shortcut? 这是条近路吗?
4. Which way do you think is better to go there, by bus or by bike?
你认为乘公交车还是骑自行车去那里好?
5. Why don't you take the subway? 为何不搭地铁呢?
6. Which vehicle should I take to get there? 我要乘坐哪些交通工具才能到达那里?
7. How long will it take? 要花费多长时间?
8. What street am I on? 我在哪条街?
9. The markings along the route are quite plain. 路线沿途的标志都十分清楚。
10. It's on the opposite side of City Hall. 它正对着市政厅。